David Wilkins
CSP
SC, USDavid H. Wilkins proudly served as the United States 21st Ambassador to Canada from June 2005 to January 2009 and was appointed by President George W. Bush.
Ambassador Wilkins is widely credited with vastly improving the strength of the U.S.-Canada relationship during his three-and-half years of service in Ottawa, applying three decades of political experience, southern charm, and diplomatic savvy in helping to resolve some of the toughest, most high-profile issues between our two great democracies.
Wilkins is now a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and chairs the Public Policy and International Law practice group, which focuses primarily on representing businesses on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border and offers experience on a wide range of strategic bilateral issues.
Prior to his appointment as Ambassador, Mr. Wilkins practiced law for 34 years in Greenville, South Carolina, and has extensive experience in civil litigation and appellate practice.
He is the former Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives, a position he held for 11 years, and was a member of the South Carolina House for 25 years.
David H. Wilkins proudly served as the United States 21st Ambassador to Canada from June 2005 to January 2009 and was appointed by President George W. Bush.
Ambassador Wilkins is widely credited with vastly improving the strength of the U.S.-Canada relationship during his three-and-half years of service in Ottawa, applying three decades of political experience, southern charm, and diplomatic savvy in helping to resolve some of the toughest, most high-profile issues between our two great democracies.
Wilkins is now a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and chairs the Public Policy and International Law practice group, which focuses primarily on representing businesses on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border and offers experience on a wide range of strategic bilateral issues.
Prior to his appointment as Ambassador, Mr. Wilkins practiced law for 34 years in Greenville, South Carolina, and has extensive experience in civil litigation and appellate practice.
He is the former Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives, a position he held for 11 years, and was a member of the South Carolina House for 25 years.
